Pupils here are polite, extremely respectful and welcoming. They are proud of their school and enjoy coming here. Pupils have a strong sense of belonging. They foster positive working relationships with each other. Older pupils look out for younger ones. At breaktimes, pupils play with each other amicably. Pupils are safe here and know how to report any worries or concerns they may have with trusted staff. Bullying is extremely rare and staff are fully aware of how to deal with it seriously if it does occur. Despite having no access to the internet in school, older pupils learn about how to keep safe online. Despite significant improvements to the overall quality of education, teaching does not ensure that children in the early years deepen their knowledge and skills. This means children are not fully ready for Year 1. The school has improved the curriculum offer for pupils to learn about relationships education. However, the school does not make sure that all the statutory content required is taught to pupils. Pupils look forward to their carefully planned educational visits. They enjoyed their geography fieldwork trip to Walton-on-the-Naze. Staff take advantage of local amenities. Pupils enjoy special events and religious celebrations. They take pride in their achievements, including their sewing which they do at a very skilled level.